Thermal stability is a crucial property of materials, especially when they have a wide range
of thermally sensitive applications. Cellulose nanomaterials (CNMs) extracted from …

Biopolymer nanofibrils exhibit exceptional mechanical properties with a unique combination
of strength and toughness, while also presenting biological functions that interact with the …

High‐performance elastomers are expected to possess excellent healing and recycling
ability, damage resistance in conjunction with high strength and toughness. Herein, a dual …

Cellulose, a linear biopolymer, is present naturally in all plants. Apart from being the planet's
predominant natural polymer, it also offers a variety of features including excellent …

Lignocellulose is a generic term used to describe plant biomass. It is the most abundant
renewable carbon resource in the world and is mainly composed of lignin, cellulose and …

The potential of lignocellulosic feedstock has been widely studied, mainly for biofuels
production, which usually requires an enzymatic step on the process. Cellulolytic enzymes …

Drying is one of the most complex and energy-consuming chemical unit operations. R&D
efforts in drying technology have skyrocketed in the past decades, as new drivers emerged …

In order to resolve the global crisis of fossil energy shortage and climate warming, the
development of efficient energy storage devices is a significant topic at present …

Regulation of the mechanical properties of the cell wall is a key parameter used by plants to
control the growth behavior of individual cells and tissues. Modulation of the mechanical …

The industrial revolution has caused a tremendous impact on our modern way of life. It
shapes the economic, social and culture of many modern societies around the world …